Alumni Legacy Scholarship for Freshmen

When a family makes it a tradition to attend CU Boulder, it’s something to be proud of. The Alumni Association’s Legacy Scholarship was established to honor students who have a parent, step-parent, grandparent or step-grandparent who graduated from CU Boulder. Eligibility is based on merit, community involvement and legacy relationship.

To be eligible for consideration, applicants must:

  • Complete the CU Boulder General Scholarship Application
  • Be an incoming first-time and first-year degree seeking undergraduate student enrolled full time.
  • Have minimum 3.5 cumulative high school GPA.
  • Have a parent, step-parent, grandparent or step-grandparent who graduated from the University of Colorado Boulder
  • Demonstrate through their essays, a strong connection to the University of Colorado Boulder and their Buffalo Legacy.

The Scholarship is awarded for one academic year. Recipients are also encouraged to submit a Post-Acceptance bio and thank you letter to donors and supporters of the scholarship.

Award
$750
Schools, Colleges, Departments
Alumni Association
Deadline
03/15/2025
Supplemental Questions
  1. Please list your Buffalo Legacy connections. Include the first name, last name and maiden name if applicable, major and graduation year of your parent(s), step-parent(s), grandparent(s), or step-grandparent(s) that graduated from CU Boulder.
    • How are you related?
    • Relationship first and last name
    • Relationship major, degree and graduation year.
  2. Describe why you want to be a part of the CU Boulder Forever Buffs family.
  3. Interview your parent/step-parent/grandparent and write a brief explanation of how his or her experiences at CU Boulder reaffirm your own interest in applying.